America’s health care system is in crisis: 600 Michiganders lose their health insurance every day; family premiums will double to $22,000 in 10 years; 50 million Americans have no insurance; 5,000... » Full Story

I applaud Mr. Fencl’s efforts to contact Congressman Stupak’s office regarding meetings in the Alpena area. » Full Story

I couldn’t believe the announcement of the death of Senator Ted Kennedy was relegated to a few paragraphs on the back page of the sports section of our local “news” paper. » Full Story

This Saturday, Sept. 12, one of the thousands of Tea Parties being held across the United States is taking place right here in Alpena in downtown Alpena at the Culligan Plaza at 5 to 7 p.m. » Full Story

On Wednesday, the 19th, our president told a church crowd that if people spoke out against and did not support his health care, now, health care insurance plan reform that we would be bearing false... » Full Story

Salmon are running in small numbers now and the fight continues. » Full Story

It is good to know ARMC has a physician on duty 24 hrs. a day with the new hospitalist program. » Full Story

Finally, a concert at Bay View Park I could enjoy from beginning to end. The choices of music played by the Alpena Symphony were favorites of everyone. » Full Story

Well, well, good old Alpena News Editor/Publisher Bill (Mr. GOP) Speer write about everyday how bad President Obama and the liberals are doing. Also, how Nancy Pelosi (U.S. » Full Story

I’m 63 years old and have been a successful small businessman both in Michigan and Florida and can afford to offer health insurance to my employees. » Full Story